Rates/premiums

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Philippines’ non-life premiums rise 10% in H1 as motor insurance drives growth

August 27 2026

The sector remained profitable, with net income rising 44% and assets surpassing PHP400bn (US$6.48bn) even as claims continued to increase.

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Steadfast grows underlying profit 8.2%, forecasts further gains in FY2027

August 26 2026

The final set of results before an A$7.7bn (US$5.51bn) takeover shows broking and agency earnings holding up against softening premium rates.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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ASIC tells motor insurers to explain premium rises

August 13 2026

The regulator has flagged widespread transparency shortcomings in car insurance renewals nearly a year after launching court proceedings against RACQ Insurance.

Health drives China non-life gains, but life fall tips May premiums into decline

August 4 2026

Total industry premium income fell 1.5% to CN¥457.83bn (US$67.6bn), the first annual decline of the year.

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Japan joins Asia's commercial rate downturn while Vietnam bucks trend in Q2 — Marsh

July 31 2026

A run of commercial insurance rate growth in Japan came to an end as regional downward rate pressure continued across Asia.

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Indian insurers await motor TP rate revision after four-year freeze

July 29 2026

IRDAI's chairman said any revision will likely follow claims experience and loss ratios by vehicle segment, rather than an across-the-board hike.

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Group schemes drive India's 16.6% life insurance premium growth in Q1 FY2027

July 28 2026

Private insurers grew 27.5% even as policy issuance lagged premium growth.

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South Korean motor insurers post first H1 loss since 2020 – Reports

July 27 2026

Claims leakage from minor-injury treatment and higher repair costs are adding pressure ahead of a seasonally weaker second half.

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IRDAI warns insurers over deep discounting in fire insurance line

July 24 2026

The regulator flagged steep discounting in the fire market after industry premiums dropped 27.8% year-on-year.

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Asia commercial insurance rates fall 5% in Q2 as global market softens for eighth straight quarter

July 23 2026

Marsh said excess capacity, lower reinsurance costs and increased competition continued to drive rate declines.

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Asia D&O rate cuts slow as board scrutiny intensifies: Howden

July 23 2026

Buyers still hold the advantage, particularly on excess layers, but underwriting discipline is returning after years of soft conditions.

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